OMEPRAZOLE @ GetPharma - The Real Pharmacy
OMEPRAZOLE @ GetPharma - The Real Pharmacy: "Omeprazole is one of a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pumps are found on cells that line the stomach and are used by the cells to produce stomach acid. Omeprazole works by inhibiting the proton pumps. This stops the production of acid.
Stomach acid is present as a normal part of the digestive process. Normally the lining of the stomach and duodenum (an area of the intestine directly after the stomach) have a protective layer which resists acid attack. If this layer is damaged, or large amounts of stomach acid are formed, a peptic ulcer can develop.
Omeprazole reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and duodenum. This helps to heal ulcers and prevent them from recurring. It also helps to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn, caused by excess stomach acid. "
posted by omeprazole @ 7:12 PM
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